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Cypress County discusses more preliminary capital projects for 2018

Posted on November 14, 2017

By: Justin Seward Commentator/Courier For the second meeting in a row, Cypress County councillors and administration discussed more preliminary approvals for the 2018 capital budget… Read More »

Bow Island tourism shifts focus

Posted on November 14, 2017

For years, Pinto McBean is one of the main reasons why travelers would stop in Bow Island. However, now the town has shift its focus… Read More »

Payne discusses puppy mills, pipelines and wind energy with county council

Posted on November 14, 2017

The County of Forty Mile’s bylaw enforcement officer Stewart Payne gave his report in front of council at the Nov. 8 regular council meeting. Payne… Read More »

Hilda farmer looking for more government support

Posted on November 7, 2017

TIM KALINOWSKI Southern Alberta Newspapers Hilda area farmer Ken Kundert will never forget the day on Oct. 17 when a devastating wildfire burned through his… Read More »

Cypress County working on services for Hilda fire victims

Posted on November 7, 2017

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier There were 93 deceased cattle picked up over two days, a week after the devastating fire that ravaged much of the… Read More »

Remembering sacrifices for our freedom

Posted on November 7, 2017

On Remembrance Day, we pause. On Nov. 11, 1918, while huddled in a railroad car in the forest of Compiegne, an armistice agreement was signed… Read More »

AHS releases data from first weekly influenza report

Posted on November 7, 2017

Commentator/ Courier First weekly data report posted for 2017/18 influenza season CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) today posted the first weekly data update for… Read More »

2017 could be banner year for local sugar beet growers

Posted on November 7, 2017

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier The 2017 sugar beet harvest was delayed this year with the snow storm that rolled through in early October. However, it… Read More »

German Canadian Association of Alberta celebrates 50 years

Posted on October 31, 2017

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier Drinks, music and a performance by the Calgary-based Schuhplattler made for a great evening of socialization for 175 guests at German… Read More »

Oster voted in as Cypress County’s new reeve

Posted on October 31, 2017

By Justin Seward Commentator/Courier Richard Oster was sworn in under oath as the new reeve of Cypress County after outvoting Darcy Geigle for the position… Read More »

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